Engineer/Scientist Iii, Qc

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

EDUCATION

• Minimum BS/BA in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Bioscience or related degree

EXPERIENCE

• 5+ years of Assurance/Quality Control experience, preferably in the medical diagnostics industry

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Strong laboratory skills including pipetting, safety, and hazardous chemical handling.
• Effective leadership skills to informally lead teams, and influence others.
• Understanding of cGMP and how it applies to the work environment.
• Ability to write clear, understandable documentation.
• Ability to follow written and verbal directions with a high level of accuracy.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Intermediate word processing and spreadsheet software skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to perform data analysis, interpret and summarize results.
• Basic math skills including calculation of concentrations and dilutions and a strong grasp of algebraic concepts.
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• Conduct analytical and functional testing of raw materials according to approved SOPs.
• Act independently to determine methods and procedures when performing new assignments.
• Perform testing using chemistry clinical analyzers and document accurate test results using spreadsheets and workbooks. Review and interpret data against trend charts, in order to evaluate product performance.
• Perform initial solving of issues which arise during routine analysis, and perform out of specification investigations. If needed, initiate non-conformance reports, CAPAs, deviations or variances.
• Lead improvements projects within area, and participate in PPI and 5S programs to drive continuous improvements.
• Work multi-functionally to resolve product issues, maintain timelines, and ensure product quality.
• Review and approve documentation completed by other QC Engineer/Scientists.
• Perform revisions and updates to SOPs and initiate document change orders.
• Participate in interdepartmental and team meetings to support new product development, validations, and sustaining projects.
• Perform other responsibilities to support the needs of the department as assigned by the Supervisor.